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Autotronics.co.uk I had 2 broken keys one with bad key error one with locking issue both now fixed. One key even has new casing etc looks like brand new. Cost £77 which included courier to ship back!! Other key £45 x

Autotronics.co.uk I had 2 broken keys one with bad key error one with locking issue both now fixed. One key even has new casing etc looks like brand new. Cost £77 which included courier to ship back!! Other key £45 x

I'm thrilled my key which showed "bad key" error is now fixed!!!!! Not only is it fixed the key now looks like a new key with new casing!!! Cost £67 plus £10 for postage via courier. £77 ( $110) for what looks like and works like brand new key. Save me hundreds!! He accepts international enquiries, shipping etc.

We can't get spare keys in the uk to program cheaply so this is amazing value x

Well bit of an update. I sent my one set of keys off to be repaired. I had to post them to a firm quite a few miles away, http://www.autotronics.co.uk/cscart/index.php I had a call today to say they had fixed the "bad key" issue, he said there was water damage and I needed a new chip. Cost £75 (approx $100) which includes posting them back. No idea what caused the water damage but I believe him. Should be back by Friday.

Second key which started the car but wouldn't lock the doors is also now fixed. I got handed a business card at a garage today for a locksmith. I called him and he asked if I had fitted a new battery, which I had and then he told me how to resinc the key, he said sometimes when a new battery is fitted it need it be connected to car again.

To do this you hold down the lock button and then place it in the ignition (keeping the lock button pressed down) . You turn the key until all the lights are displayed on the dashboard. You keep the key there for 10 seconds' (still holding down the lock button ) and then you turn the key to the off position and take the key out. You still keep the lock button pressed and you hold it for ten second before releasing it.

This worked and my key started to work again unlocking and locking the car. I was staggered he told me for free over the phone!!! It worked several times and then started to fail to lock on a few attempts so he came to the house and opened the key fob case. Again I had some water damage and a connections needed repairing. Now it seems to be working fine, Cost for this key £45 (approx $70)

Sorry fast typing!!!!!!

Thanks guys. Anything cheaper than $600 for a key. Happy days on mr locksmith can fix. I've sent the key with the" badkey" that won't start ty car and kept the one tags starts the car but doesn't lock the doors or open them. So be bit of shimmying from passenger seat on e I've used the manual key to get in set car alarm off. My neighbours gonna love me!! Said without doubt could fix the one which starts car but doesn't lock. Only problem is he is the other end of the county and need to drive car next few days. Let's hope he can fix the one key then I'll send off the next. Claims 2 days turn around to fix and 98% chance of success and 24hr courier delivery. He accepts international mail too and posts back so I'll keep you posted x

Thanks guys, well, this might be too good to be true but there's a locksmith in the UK who says he can fix the keys, even the one with then "badkey" problem. £40 that's about $60.. Bit cynical what you thinks. I've sent key off as it's worth a go!

Do you think the eBay key would be ok? US one has a red panic button where I have nothing rest the same. I'd be happy with eBay key if they could program

Ps I am in the uk but happy to try buying from US. My key has two buttons open and shut and an oblong key I place in the ignition. £350 is about $600

Hi

I have a 2009 dodge journey. One key opens and shuts the doors (after several attempts) but says badkey when put into ignition. The other key starts the car but won't lock or open it!!!!

Went to dealer today and they said they tried to reprogram key but no good. I'd need to buy new one for £250 plus £95 to program it!!!!

Is there a cheaper solution or one I could attempt?

Thanks guys

Hi

I'm after some help please. Every December since i have had my dodge journey (2009) it fails to start randomly. It happened twice last December and this is the second time this month. For no reason it fails to start them a few hours later it works! No idea why!

I put into the dealer and they have no idea either. Coincidently it's usually the day after I have put fuel in.

Any idea?

Thanks

Sarah

Hi

If anyone can offer any advice or information I would be greatful. I have a dodge journey bought in 2009 new.

My engine check light came on yesterday and car lacks excitation.

I looked on forum for some answers.

I did put fuel in 2 days ago but just checked the fuel cap but it's ok. Its on tight. Just in case it's fuel quality i also put half a tank of fuel in.

I'm driving the car around to see if the light will go off. Just want to make sure this doesn't do the car more harm than good.

Dealer can't fit me in for ten days. I tried turning key on and off few times but no code given to look up problem.

Any suggestions or advice?

Thanks guys. My knowledge of cars only runs to the colour range! :-)

Hi

Thanks for your reply. I thought they might be cheaper in the US but if they come from Germany I could just get them from VMaxx who are based there and ship to the UK. I just thought i might work out cheaper:)

Sarah

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Thanks for your reply. I rang the dodge dealer garage yesterday and they said they could order and fit the rack. Then they called this morning to say they could still install it but they recommend the sports bars as the other bars are just cosmetic. I would be suprised if they are just saying it to get me to buy the sports bars as they have always been good but who knows?

Sarah

Cardiff, United Kingdonm

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Hi

I have asked my Dodge dealer to retro fit the rooF rails on my Dodge Journey SXT. (part number 82211460) I got the info off here and decided it would be a great addition as in the summer I am hoping to get some surf boards on the top.

The garage called today to say that they can install the roof rails but stressed that the roof bars supplied with it are simply cosmetic and wont take a load. They said for this I would need to order the sports bars as the ones supplied are just cosmetic?

What do you guys think?

Thanks

SARAH

Hi

I have a dodge journey sxt in red. It's my mummy bus and I love it ! It's quite expensive and difficult to get bling for the journey in the Uk but my husband has just arrived in Maine for a 2 week business trip. I would be very grateful on advice on where I can buy splash guards (mud flaps), door handle covers, furl cover in chrome too and car seat covers.

All the door handle cover things say they are made of some materiel which seems to be a coloured chrome plastic? Can you get stainless steel one or should I go with the plastic ones??

Many thanks !

Sarah

Hi

I picked up my car today with the same problem. My dealer said to press open on the remote then press lock 3 times. It worked but not sure if it deactivated the alarm?

Saz

Well I picked my red sxt up today. As I am a girl the colour comes first then the model !! I was still very unsure even this morning on the way to the garage as it's quite a chunk car BUT I love it!! The neighbours have been out watching me reverse parking. It's gonna be the joke on our street for a while. Someon did say if I put a hose on the back I could run around town putting out fires !!!

Saz

Kings in newcastle upon tyne

it did not include scrappage.

I love it..

Well you beat mine by £1500 !! But mine is red!!!!!! Can you tell I am a girl;)

Hi

Just to let all uk owners know it is possible to get uconnect Bluetooth retro fitted. My dodge dealer fitted the uconnect and iPod connectors and it works a dream with my iPhone 3gs. Cost £408 which included vat and labour.

Hope that helps someone

saz

I am based in the UK and have been looking for car seat covers. I have ordered a red sxt. I found a company in the UK who custom make seat covers for the journey but really cant decide which ones to get. They are quite expensive so just wanted some advice. I have 3dogs and get wet sometimes whilst walking them, hence the need for seat covers.

I like the Alcan

http://www.tailoredcarseatcovers.co.uk/onl...roducts_id=1671

But i thoght the pvc seat covers might wipe clean easier or would they look kind of cheap??

http://www.tailoredcarseatcovers.co.uk/onl...roducts_id=1675

So the question is Alcan or Tuning?

Thanks!!

Saz

I have a Journey SXT with the standard stereo, It clearly has 2 buttons for telephone usage, pressing them flashes up a "uconnect not fitted", and I'm quite sure I read somewhere on the web about there being a uconnect upgrade/module that can be fitted to have bluetooth phone connectivity.

I asked my Aussie Dodge dealer, only to be told I need to spend $4500 and get a mygig setup to have integrated bluetooth or they can fit a tacky looking aftermarket parrot system.

Is there a "uconnect" module that can be fitted and still keep my "normal" stereo ? a pic pinched off the web of the head unit in question.

Thanks

Eddie

Hi

Well i went to my UK dealing armed with the information and they shook their heads a little and said my radio was RTE?? They said they would look into it and estimated if the part was ok then it would take 2 hours to fit at £80 per hour plus vat($120 per hour plus tax) I have only put a deposit down on the car and havent yet signed anything. Any viewing on if 2 hours is reasonable seeing as i am buying a brand new car off them too!

Thanks

Saz

We already discussed about this: http://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/index.php?showtopic=840

ps thanks for your reply !!!